Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony H400

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sony H400, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the DP2 Merrill (15MP) and H400 (20MP) and the DP2 Merrill (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Merrill was unveiled 24 months prior to the H400 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the DP2 Merrill matches up against the H400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Merrill & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Merrill offers physical dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2 Merrill and the H400.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Merrill and H400 is 83 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Merrill and H400.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Merrill using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony H400 will resolve greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older DP2 Merrill is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.